(Exodus 3 & 4) “Moses Encounters God”
Published 5 September 2025
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Designed for Personal Bible Study or for Bible Teaching
⚠️ Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Mistakes
- 1️⃣ Measuring life by failure years, not by God’s timing (Ex. 3:1; 2:11–15 backdrop).
- 2️⃣ Treating holy moments casually—forgetting the sandals (Ex. 3:5).
- 3️⃣ Shrinking God to categories learned in Egypt (Ex. 3:6–8).
- 4️⃣ Stopping at awe; not moving toward assignment (Ex. 3:10–12).
- 5️⃣ Letting early doubts eclipse a clear call (Ex. 4:1–9).
💥 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Failures
- 1️⃣ Failure to see the True God in obscurity (Ex. 3:1).
- 2️⃣ Failure to honor holiness as first principle (Ex. 3:5).
- 3️⃣ Failure to believe God’s compassion and rescue agenda (Ex. 3:7–8).
- 4️⃣ Failure of courage when sent (Ex. 3:11; 4:10).
- 5️⃣ Failure to remember “I will be with you” (Ex. 3:12).
🚫 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Sins
- 1️⃣ Mental—self-condemnation that ignores grace (Ex. 3:1; 4:1).
- 2️⃣ Mental—small view of God’s presence (Ex. 3:12).
- 3️⃣ Verbal—excuses that resist obedience (Ex. 4:10–13).
- 4️⃣ Overt—flight born of rage (Ex. 2:11–15 backdrop) rather than Spirit-led courage.
- 5️⃣ Mental—forgetting God’s Name and covenant (Ex. 3:14–15).
🏆 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Successes
- 1️⃣ Holiness honored—sandals removed (Ex. 3:5).
- 2️⃣ God’s heart declared—He sees, hears, and comes down (Ex. 3:7–8).
- 3️⃣ The Name revealed—“I AM WHO I AM” (Ex. 3:14–15).
- 4️⃣ Mission defined—“I am sending you” (Ex. 3:10–12).
- 5️⃣ Signs provided—proof for a doubting servant (Ex. 4:1–9).
🌱 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Spiritual Growth Lessons
- 1️⃣ Treat ordinary places as holy when God speaks (Ex. 3:1–5).
- 2️⃣ Let God’s compassion fuel your calling (Ex. 3:7–8).
- 3️⃣ Live from the Name—“I AM” sustains the sent (Ex. 3:14–15).
- 4️⃣ Move with the promise—“I will be with you” (Ex. 3:12).
- 5️⃣ Receive signs as scaffolding, not a substitute for trust (Ex. 4:1–9).
🧭 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Leadership Principles
- 1️⃣ Begin with holiness—identity precedes activity (Ex. 3:5–6).
- 2️⃣ Define the problem as God defines it (Ex. 3:7–9).
- 3️⃣ Commission clearly—people, place, purpose (Ex. 3:10–12, 16–18).
- 4️⃣ Anticipate resistance—Pharaoh won’t yield without a mighty hand (Ex. 3:19–20).
- 5️⃣ Equip the messenger—give signs, language, and companions (Ex. 4:1–17).